RECREATION LEADER (PART-TIME)

Location:
Dunwoody, GA

The position is for 26 hours per week, primarily nights and weekends.

Dunwoody Parks and Recreation, Who We Are:
With more than 200 acres of green space, Dunwoody residents and visitors, of all ages, can enjoy the many activities found in any one of the city’s seven major parks. Dunwoody’s parks are home to several major community events each year including MLK Day of Service, the Groovin’ on the Green concert series, and Holiday Lights, and offer a variety of activities including skating, tennis, and more.

What We Need:
The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of duties associated with creating and providing support to the Parks and Recreation Department including but not limited to recreational programming, and outside event support such as but not limited to (opening gates and checking on rentals) and special events. The applicant will be responsible for but not limited to support for rentals in the park such as opening gates, making sure the area is cleaned, making sure people have permits, and following rules. Helping inside the park on nights and weekends when full-time staff can’t be available.  They will also work closely with the Dunwoody Police Department to provide additional oversight to activities in the parks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating all recreation activities, athletic programs, and events as well as educational and instructional activities.

Prioritize job tasks and complete them within specified time frames, meeting strict deadlines.

Work independently and oversee activities at designated locations such as parks, school facilities, baseball/softball fields and other public facilities. Includes set up and take down at facilities and areas for special events; enforcing permits at facility rentals and fields; and providing customer service to park patrons, opening and closing gates for events.

Posting flyers in the park kiosk as well as schedules for facilities.

Enforce City policies, procedures, and park rules for non-profits, instructors, volunteers, and contracted facility renters as well as enforcement of all safety procedures.

Maintain an effective working relationship with all City personnel, affiliated partners, state agencies, teams, league officials, and instructors.

Work with city staff members and departments to promote, market and publicize activities, events and programs.
Ensure adherence to all State and Federal Regulations.

All other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For:
Successful practices and knowledge of principles, rules, and procedures of organized competitive sports, athletic and recreational programs, objectives of public recreation and athletic programs.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with staff members and/or supervisor and have working knowledge of appropriate technology to best serve the public and manage programs.

Ability to understand, follow and complete oral and/or written directions.

Ability to communicate and establish rapport, understanding and confidence with participants and the public; exercise independent judgment in the application of program and game rules and procedures; plan, promote, organize, and coordinate athletic programs and events; and be a team player in the organization.

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Parks and Recreation Administration or closely related field or One (1) year of progressively responsible related experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia’s driver license.

Must be able to work nights and weekends. This is not a daytime position.

The City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department is contracted by Lowe Engineers. All duties listed above will take place within the Dunwoody Park system. Payroll is processed by Lowe Engineers.